Get Building Permits Efficiently in the Los Angeles area — From a Local Team Who Knows the Process

The Permit Lab is a boutique zoning consulting and permit expediting firm based in Los Angeles. We offer personalized, strategic support to help property owners, architects, contractors, and developers navigate the permit process, zoning regulations, and agency approvals—with less stress and fewer delays.

Los Anleges Permit Expediters
The Permit Lab Los Angeles zoning consultants and permit expediters

Why we can help you

With local knowledge and a personalized approach, The Permit Lab helps property owners, architects, contractors, and developers confidently navigate Los Angeles’ complex building codes and development approval process.

Founded by Carolina Santoro—an urban planning expert with over a decade of experience—The Permit Lab brings insider insight and strategic guidance to streamline permitting and avoid costly delays.

Clear Guidance. Efficient Permitting.

At The Permit Lab, we offer two focused services to help your project move forward:

Permit Consulting to get it right from the start, and Permitting Services to manage the approval process from submittal to sign-off.

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THE PERMIT LAB

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